Narrative Structure

Narrative structure - A narrative takes place in a particular time and space (whether realistic or imaginary).

The narratives unfold in an ordered series of events.
The events are brought together by cause and effect.

Key terms for structure:

• Exposition
• Rising Action
• Climax
• Falling Action
• Resolution 

Linear - Events move in a chronological order E.g. Jurassic Park, Boyhood

Non-linear - Narrative moves around in time and space sometimes by using flashbacks E.g. Memento, gone girl. 

Circular - the trailer starts and stops on the same idea or feeling, it may involve different characters or places E.g. Inception, of mice and men, 300.

Parallel - the narratives run alongside each other, the action will switch between them throughout E.g. love actually, sliding doors. 

Different types of character:

Flat - minor characters who don't go through any substantial change throughout the story or have much substance. They will represent base stereotypes. 

Round - more developed characters who experience change throughout the narrative.

The proposal:

• shows change through mise-en-scene, hair uptight to down and soft
• through dialogue